Job Description

The primary responsibilities of this role, Post Doc Genome Engineer, are to: 

Identify and develop new CRISPR based genome engineering tools and methods for applications in Crop Science;
Utilize appropriate bioinformatic tools and methods to identify novel genome engineering enzymes from genomic databases;
Collaborate with protein engineering teams in the Pharmaceutical division to develop and test novel enzymes;
Develop and apply genome engineering assay systems in plant cells and plants, including tissue culture-based transformation methods;
Apply analytic and statistical methods to data;
Provide written reports of results and methods and present results to team members in Crop Science and Pharma.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or similar with an excellent track record of productivity;
Previous hands-on experience with genome editing tools;
Experience with standard bioinformatic tools (Python/R/command-line based);
Familiarity with plant transformation and plant tissue culture methods;
Familiarity with modern protein engineering methods (e.g. deep mutational scanning, domain integrations, circular permutations, and others) and a good understanding of protein structure;
Track record of working independently as part of a multidisciplinary team, with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, capacity for analytical thinking and creativity, as well as enthusiasm for hands-on bench work. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous hands-on experience with genome editing tools such as CRISPR nucleases or advanced CRISPR-based applications such as base editing or prime-editing;
Experience with plant transformation and plant tissue culture methods;
Experience with high throughput screens utilizing laboratory automation;
Experience with microbial based screening methods, such as yeast or E. coli.

Domestic relocation may be available for this role.

Sponsorship may be available for this role.

Position based in Chesterfield, MO (St. Louis area)

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Your application

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change", we encourage you to apply now. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.